The omission of Kirt Hill and Ross Henry is unfortunate, imo. Both players should have at least made 2nd Team All-USHL. Nice to see Jim Pflug be recognized for his job.

Also...I know Fargo was an "expansion" team (and that's debatable), butI think Jon Cooper of Green Bay was more deserving of thecoach of the year award.

The Gamblers were dead last in the USHL last season. Coopertook over in the offseason, and GB is one win away fromwinning the Anderson Cup today. They also play in the EastDivision, which is arguably more talented top-to-bottom thanthe West Division.

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This is unrelated to the awards, but looking at the poll to the right, I think Derek Reynolds should at least be mentoined on the poll, as the original "tough guy" for the Stars he has a lot of the penalty minutes (most of them from fights) in the history of the team. This is just my opinon, but I think he at least deserves a mention.

Very good point, Anonymous. I had forgot about Reynolds when I put that poll together. I remember being a big fan of his when I went to my first games back in '96. The guy was a warrior, but also had the hands to score goals and be a threat in that respect. He became an instant fan favorite that inaugural season.